Warm-up
When you hear the word "culture" what comes to mind? What are some pieces of a culture?

Objective

• Examine the place of African religion.
• Prepare for Africa Test.

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EQ:
What place does religion have for many African peoples?

Religion
In many African countries, religion often distinguishes a person as well as their ethnic background.

Islam
Coming to Africa in the seventh century, Islam is one of the two major African religions with most African muslims living in Western Africa.

Christianity
Coming to Africa in the first century A.D., Christianity grew mostly in the last five hundred years through contact with Europeans.

Traditional Religions
In Africa, there are hundreds of traditional religions involving connection with the spirits and other entities.

EQ:
Provide an Answer to the EQ.

Review: